Risk Executive

About the Role

Risk Executives are a common risk management resource for internal stakeholders who have a vested interest in the success of their organization's mission and fulfillment of business objectives.

Functional Areas and Job Roles

Common Feeder Functional Areas:

• IT Audit Management
• IT Governance
• IT Risk Consulting
• Governance Executive
• Privacy Management
• IT Risk Management
• Information Security Management

Directly Related Role: Chief Risk Officer

Employer Requirements

According to market employment data, these are the most prominent business skills required to excel in the Risk Executive area and requested by employers:

• Leadership
• Operations
• Management
• Communication
• Strategic Planning
• Innovation
• Problem Solving
• Risk Management
• Business Administration

Risk Executive roles generally require an undergraduate degree.

Resources for Advancement

ISACA resources are designed to help you expand your knowledge, develop relevant skills, and stay current in this functional area.

• Certification: CRISC—Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control – provides expertise in managing enterprise IT risk and implementing information systems controls.
• Online Course: AI Threat Landscape: Attacks, Risk, and Security Measures – covers generative AI topics including bias, ethical usage, intellectual property rights, privacy, and use of technology.
• Resource: ISACA IT Risk Resources – offers expert guidance giving professionals and enterprises the tools, techniques and understanding to manage IT Risk.
• Membership: ISACA Local Chapters – over 200 chapters worldwide offering networking, education, and career development opportunities.
• Membership: Member Experience Leadership Series – grow leadership skills with expert-led events, earn free CPE while learning to lead yourself, others, and your organization with confidence.
• Training: ISACA Conferences – in-person, virtual, and hybrid conferences to connect with professionals worldwide and expand knowledge.

To learn more about specific job roles and explore additional resources, click on the directly related job role above.